- LGBT support
- Trauma care
- Eating issues
About Susan
Susan Yvette Underwood is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Arizona with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on issues such as LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, eating and food-related problems, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use to feel steadier and more capable in daily life.
Underwood helps clients notice how patterns from their family of origin affect current relationships and decision-making. She talks through communication problems, codependency, and feelings of emptiness so people can make clearer choices about relationships and boundaries. She also supports those dealing with guilt, shame, and recovery from domestic violence and dissociation.
She applies evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anxiety, panic, and post-traumatic stress symptoms. Work in sessions often includes focused conversation, skill-building for emotion regulation, and strategies to change unhelpful behavior around eating and self-worth. The emphasis is on learnable tools rather than long medical language.
Clients who are part of the LGBT community or living with HIV/AIDS are included in her practice, and she brings specific attention to kink and alternative sex culture without judgment. She also works with concerns that arise in midlife, aging, and later-life transitions.
Sessions are conducted in English from Arizona. International clients are not currently accepted. Before booking, visitors should confirm the current session options offered.
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on specific skills and practical changes. One common approach is cognitive-behavioral work, which looks at unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replaces them with manageable actions and new ways of responding. This can help with anxiety, panic, and low self-esteem.Another approach often used is trauma-informed methods that help people process overwhelming experiences and reduce symptoms like hypervigilance or dissociation. These methods usually proceed at a pace set by the client and include grounding and regulation exercises to make everyday life easier.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, comfort level, and the kinds of problems they want to address. That choice can change over time as progress is made.
Practical benefits of online sessions include easier fitting of appointments into a busy week and shorter check-ins when time is limited. Because the therapist's listed session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or other formats are offered. Online work can make it simpler to continue therapy through life changes without needing travel time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Arizona, Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She focuses on LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, eating and food-related issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related areas such as codependency and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, practical approach with evidence-based techniques and skill-building to address symptoms and day-to-day challenges.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working as a licensed therapist in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC and practices in Arizona, holding licensure as a Colorado LPC and Arizona LPC as listed.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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